Metlox Town Square
Owner: Metlox LLC/City of Manhattan Beach
Architect: Tolkin Architecture
Project Size: 48,000 square feet of retail/commercial; 190,000 square foot parking, 460 cars
Public-Private Partnership
This structural steel-frame and wood retail/commercial center is built on the site of the historic Metlox Potteries factory.
Pankow built the three two-story commercial buildings for a private developer on top of the parking structure we built for the City of Manhattan beach.
Placement of the buildings creates a public plaza, the Town Square, which features hardscaping, landscaping, three fountains and a fire feature.
Royal Hawaiian Center Revitalization
Owner: Kamehameha Schools
Developer: The Festival Companies
Architect: Callison
Engineer: KSF Inc.
Project Size: 300,000 square feet of retail; 25,000 square foot plaza
The center was opened up to provide views of the historic Royal Hawaiian Hotel and create a more pedestrian friendly experience with lush new landscaping and gathering spaces.
This first significant renovation in the Royal Hawaiian Center’s history attracts visitors and local residents to experience the natural beauty and historic legacy of the property.
The Village at Corte Madera
Owner: Macerich Company
Architect: Patri Merker Architects
Project Size: 428,000 square feet
Design-Assist Delivery
The complete exterior refresh to create a richer, more inviting outdoor setting was completed while the center remained open. Project was completed on compressed six month schedule, during night hours, with no disruption to the retail operations.
Along with the exterior refresh, renovations included ADA upgrades, new lighting, landscaping, hardscaping, seating areas, new fountains and architectural enhancements.
Whole Foods Market
Owner: Bond Companies
Architect: Lowney Architecture
Engineer: KPFF
Project Size: 58,600 square feet
Design-Build Delivery
Historic Rehabilitation/Adaptive Re-use
Consistent with Whole Foods mission of sustainability and conservation, this urban market involved the restoration of an existing 1890s building including the preservation of the landmark façade.
The building includes at-grade and roof parking for a total of 204 stalls. The exposed long-span Double-Ts form the roof of the store expansion, providing a dual purpose of retail and parking – a unique solution to the space dilemma of this tight urban site.